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Couepia belemii

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Couepia belemii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its remaining habitat, while the species' apparent rarity suggests it may have specific ecological requirements that are being disrupted by human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

Couepia belemii inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Brazilian Amazon, typically occurring in primary forest environments with dense canopy cover. The species appears to favor undisturbed forest areas with rich, well-drained soils characteristic of the Amazon basin's terra firme forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couepia belemii classified as Endangered?
Couepia belemii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Couepia belemii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its remaining habitat, while the species' apparent rarity suggests it may have specific ecological requirements that are being disrupted by human activities.
Where does Couepia belemii live?
Couepia belemii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Couepia belemii?
The main threats to Couepia belemii are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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